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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Olympian Maana Patel Visits Goa School, kicks off PM Modi's ‘Meet the Champions' initiative in Goa
Maana interacts and encourages students of 75 schools from Goa
Goa | March 12, 2022
Olympian Maana Patel today visited Dr K.B.Hedgewar High School at Cujira, Goa, where she interacted with the students of 75 schools across the state. Maana Patel kicked off Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s school visit campaign to create awareness among students about the importance of balanced diet and fitness. Through the ‘Meet the Champions’ initiative, Tokyo 2020 Olympians are visiting schools across the country.
Explaining the importance of a balanced diet, she said, “Body is a temple and mind is fortress, treat your body like a temple, make sure of what you eat because in the end you are what you eat”. Balanced diet is the balance of all nutrients. Athletes and school going kids need three meals a day, added Manna Patel. She advised the students, whatever field they pursue, they need to put their heart and soul into it.
300 students from 75 schools across Goa participated in the ‘Meet the Champions’ initiative today.
Manna Patel is the first Indian female swimmer to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics in the women's 100m backstroke event. The likes of Neeraj Chopra, Bajrang Punia have already taken part in the event in Gujarat and Haryana respectively, while Paralympics medallist Mariyappan Thangavelu has also been one of the attendees of the event in Tamil Nadu and Paralympics Silver Medallist Yogesh Kathuniya visited the schools in Bihar. Meet the Champions' initiative is a part of the government’s ‘Azaadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ that was kicked off by Olympic Gold medallist Neeraj Chopra in December 2021.
The unique school visit campaign is jointly being organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Ministry of Education. The initiative started after India’s huge success at the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, when Prime Minister Modi, during his interaction with the athletes, had requested them to visit 75 schools and speak of the importance of balanced diet and Fitness.
President's Secretariat
President’s Greetings on the Eve of Parsi New Year
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind in his message on the eve of the Parsi New Year has said: -
“On the auspicious occasion of the Parsi New Year, I extend my heartiest greetings and best wishes to all the fellow citizens especially to my Parsi brothers and sisters.
New Year’s Day is an occasion of devotion, enthusiasm and celebration for the Parsi Community. This festival also gives us the message of extending our helping hand towards the needy and maintaining cleanliness in our homes, workplaces and neighborhood. The contribution of the Parsi community in nation-building and development is a matter of inspiration and pride for all of us.
May this festival of Parsi society based on the ideals of goodness in thoughts, words and deeds inspire all of us to imbibe positivity and to keep progressing in our social life through mutual harmony”.
Click here to see President’s message in Hindi
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Steps taken to ensure safety of healthcare and other health workers of hospitals
Hospitals and dispensaries being a State subject, no data is maintained in the Union Government about Safai Karmacharis, who have died due to health and safety hazards related cleaning hospitals and medical waste during Covid-19 pandemic.
States were asked to constitute Infection Prevention and Control Committees. Hospitals were also to identify a nodal officer who will monitor the healthcare workers and review their exposure status. High risk exposures are placed under quarantine for 7 days. Based on their exposure/clinical profile such doctors, nursing officers and other health workers, to take a decision by the Nodal Officer/Head of the Department  for further period on one week. An advisory for managing health working in COVID and Non-COVID areas of the hospital was issued by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on 18th June, 2020.
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has issued guidelines on Rational use of PPEs for healthcare workers including other field level workers. The guidelines prescribe the type of PPEs to be used in Commensurate with their risk to contract the disease in work-place settings. It has also provided guideline on Infection Prevention and Control practices to the State Governments. States were requested to train the hospital functionaries on infection prevention and control practices. Training on Infection Prevention and Control was also made available for all categories of healthcare workers on the iGoT platform.
This information was given by Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Ramdas Athawale in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Defence Manufacturing Hub
Hon’ble Finance Minster in his Budget Speech on 1st February, 2018 had announced setting up of two Defence Industrial Corridors in the country. In pursuance to the said announcement, it has been decided to develop one such corridor in Uttar Pradesh. Subsequently six nodes viz Agra, Aligarh, Chitrakoot, Jhansi, Kanpur and Lucknow have been identified. The investment of Rs. 3700 crore were announced by Ordnance Factories Board /Defence Public Undertakings  and Private Industries in Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor.
Setting up of Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor would catalyse indigenous production of defence and aerospace related items, thereby reducing our reliance on imports and promoting export of these items to other countries. This will lead to generation of direct & indirect employment opportunities and growth of private domestic manufacturers including Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises  and start-ups.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik in a written reply to Shri Ajay Kumar Misra Teni in Lok Sabha today.
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President's Secretariat
President’s greetings on the eve of Onam
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind in his message on the eve of Onam has said: -
“On the occasion of Onam, I extend my greetings and good wishes to my fellow citizens and, especially to our brothers and sisters of Kerala in India and abroad.
May this festival bring peace and happiness to our people, in particular to all those in Kerala who are recovering in the aftermath of the recent floods, and are gradually beginning to rebuild their lives with their characteristic grit and resilience. May Onam mark a new beginning.”
Prime Minister's Office
CHINESE PRESIDENT XI JINPING CONGRATULATES PRIME MINISTER MODI ON THE ELECTORAL VICTORY UNDER HIS LEADERSHIP
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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Wheat crop normal in all major states
Crop prospects assessed by the DA&FW Monitoring Committee at a recent meeting held at ICAR Institute in Karnal
A meeting of the Committee constituted by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare  to monitor the situation of Wheat crop was held recently at ICAR- Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research, Karnal. Experts from IMD, ICAR, State Agricultural Universities , major wheat growing states and the senior state government officials attended the meeting along with the officials from DA&FW. The condition of wheat crop was presented and discussed in detail by the states of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, which account for more than 85% of wheat acreage.
The Committee assessed that as on date the wheat crop condition is normal in all major wheat growing states. Due to intensive efforts of ICAR and SAUs, large numbers of terminal heat stress tolerant varieties were developed and are now under cultivation in an estimated area of more than 50% particularly in North Western plain zone. Also, about 75% area is under early and timely sowing conditions in Haryana and Punjab and therefore, the crop area with early sowing, will not be affected by heat conditions in the month of March.
IMD in collaboration with All India Coordinated Research Project on Agro Meteorology  located in ICAR-CRIDA, Hyderabad is issuing agro advisories twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday through network of District Agro Meteorological Units  which are part of KVKs across the country. ICAR- Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research, Karnal provides necessary crop specific advisories to the farmers who are associated with either KVKs through mobile apps or with the State Agriculture Departments.
At the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Crop Weather Watch Group Meetings are being conducted every week to monitor the crop situation involving related Departments and Ministries of Central and State Governments.
It was also decided that all extension agencies from Central and State Governments along with ICAR/SAUs should visit the farmers’ fields regularly and provide timely advisories to the farmers, wherever heat stress conditions occur.
Ministry of Finance
Cabinet approves ‘In Principle’ strategic disinvestment of equity shareholding of Minerals & Metals Trading Corporation Limited, National Mineral Development Corporation, MECON and Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. in Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited. a JV Company with two Government of Odisha State PSUs
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has given 'in principle' approval for strategic disinvestment of equity shareholding of Minerals & Metals Trading Corporation Limited  , National Mineral Development Corporation  , MECON  and Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd.   and two Odisha State Government PSUs namely; Industrial Promotion and Investment Corporation of Odisha Ltd.  and Odisha Mining Corporation   in Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited  to a strategic buyer, identified through a two-stage auction procedure. NINL is a Joint Venture company, in which four CPSEs namely MMTC, NMDC, BHEL and MECON and 2 State PSUs of Odisha Government, namely IPICOL and OMC are shareholders.
The proposed strategic disinvestment of NINL would unlock resources to be used to finance the social sector/developmental programmes of the Government benefiting the public. It is also expected that the successful strategic buyer may bring in new management/technology/investment for the growth of the company and may use innovative methods for the development of the business operations of the company, which may generate more employment opportunities.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ India@75: 75 people with 75 Tirangas participate in Boat Rally for 75 minutes through Mandovi
Minister for Social Welfare Shri Subhash Phal Dessai visited the Government Multimedia Exhibition on occasion of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day
Panaji, August 14, 2022
Central Bureau of Communication Goa , Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, organised a Tiranga Boat Rally today  as part of country-wide ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of India's Independence, 75 people with 75 Tirangas joined the rally for 75 minutes through Mandovi river on a cruise boat decorated with ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ brandings.
The boat rally was flagged off by Colonel M K S Rathore, Commanding Officer, 1 Goa Battalion NCC Panaji, at Tourism Jetty, below Mandovi Bridge, Panaji, at 11.30 AM on Sunday.
Colonel Rathore said that the celebrations across the country in the name of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav are a tribute to the freedom fighters because of whom the country is able to enjoy its freedom. Col. Rathore called upon the youngsters to uphold the spirit of the freedom fighters to lead the country towards more development.
Cultural programs on Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and Har Ghar Tiranga campaign were staged on board the cruise during the rally.
Exhibition At Panaji Bus Stand garnering Good Support
As part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ and ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Campaign, the Central Bureau of Communication has organized a Multimedia exhibition at Panaji Bus Stand. On the occasion of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day today, Minister for Social Welfare Shri Subhash Phal Dessai visited the exhibition. The minister lauded the efforts of CBC for putting up an exhibition. He said, the exhibition will help people across the world to get to know the history of India, the horror and misery during the partition, and how our country overcomes difficulties.
There is a special section on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day at the Exhibition. Panels describing partition, how people suffered in extreme weather and use of Railways to move people between India and Pakistan at the time of partition are showcased.
The exhibition is garnering good support from all strata of society, specially youngsters are quite excited after visiting the exhibition. “It is really useful information for us to learn about history. These kinds of exhibitions will help us grow”, said Shantanu, a visitor.
The multimedia exhibition is open to all from 10 AM to 9 AM till August 17, 2022 at Panaji Bus Stand.
Ministry of Defence
NCC Celebrating 70th Anniversary
National Cadet Corps ,the largest uniformed youth organisation in the world,celebrating its 70th Raising Day, today. Director General NCC Lt Gen PP Malhotra, laid a wreath on behalf of the entire NCC fraternity.
The raising day is also being celebrated all over India with cadets participating in marches, cultural activities and social development programmes.
During the current year the NCC cadets have contributed immensely in the relief operations carried out during the Kerala floods.The cadets participated wholeheartedly in SwacchtaAbhiyan, Swasth Bharat Yatracyclothon and played a pivotal role in spreading awareness about various government initiatives like digital literacy, yoga, blood donation camps and immunisation programs, etc.
The multifaceted activities and varied curriculum of NCC provides unique opportunities to youth for self development. Many cadets have done the nation and the organisation proud by their remarkable achievements in the fields of sports and adventure and have won manylaurels in these fields.
The NCC continues its relentless efforts towards moulding the present day youth into responsible citizens of tomorrow.
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Ministry of Railways
Status Of Freight Corridors In India
Ministry of Railways has taken up construction of two Dedicated Freight Corridors  viz. Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor  from Ludhiana to Sonnagar  and the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor  from Jawaharlal Nehru Port Terminal  to Dadri . So far, 1110 km out of total sanctioned length of 2843 km of DFC has been completed.
The pace of work has improved tremendously after 2014. The Status and progress of DFC as on 1st March 2014 and as on 1st March 2021 were as under:
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Description
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Achievement
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Till 1st March 2014
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Till 1st March 2021
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1
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10,357
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74,788
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2
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Completion 
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0
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1110
Dedicated Freight Corridors will offer higher transport output and carrying capacity due to faster transit of freight trains, running of double stack container trains and heavy haul trains due to which the unit cost of freight transport will get reduced substantially and there will be savings in the Logistics costs. This would also improve the supply chain for the industries/logistics players located in DFC’s catchment areas leading to growth of EXIM traffic as well.
The above advantages of DFC will promote Industrial activities in the region by leveraging the Industrial corridors/townships being implemented along the DFC route. Development of New Freight terminals, Multimodal Logistics parks and Inland Container Depots along both Eastern and Western DFC are in different stages of implementation.
The above measures are also likely to create direct and indirect employment in the project-influence areas.
This information was given by the Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronic & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Union Civil Aviation Minister Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates Multi Level Car Parking with Integrated Commercial complex at Lohegaon Airport, Pune
Union Civil Aviation and Steel Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia today inaugurated a multi-storied Aero Mall at Lohegaon Airport in Pune. The project is multi -level car parking with integrated commercial complex.
Speaking on this occasion, Union Civil Aviation Minister said that the work of the new building and cargo facility of Lohegaon Airport will be completed in the next 6 months. “Direct flights to Bangkok Pune have been started and next month direct flight service to Singapore will be started”. The Civil Aviation Minister promised to increase the number of flights from Pune. “Currently 1,600 flights operate from Pune airport per week; we are soon going to increase the number of flights.”
The Minister further said that Pune will also be developed like Mumbai. “Cities like Gwalior, Pune and Kolhapur are very important cities for me. Various projects will be planned for their development”.
In 2020, Airport Authority of India decided to set up this multilevel parking project.
New multi-level parking will resolve the issue of parking at Pune airport. Built at a cost of Rs 120 crore, the five-storey Aero Mall will have parking facilities for around 1,000 four-wheelers and two-wheelers. The parking facility is equipped with automated parking management and guidance system. The parking also offer facilities like ‘Find my car’ mobile app for locating parked cars and CPS Mobile app for advance spot booking, payments. Various facilities like halls, food court have been provided for the convenience of passengers.
Displays showing the movement status of the aircraft have been installed on all floors of the parking buildings for the convenience of passengers. Environment friendly golf carts  have been arranged for senior citizens to commute between the car parking which is completely free.
This mall has been built in a total area of 4 lakh 50 thousand square feet, out of which 3 lakh square feet of space is used only for parking and the remaining 1 lakh 50 thousand square feet of space is used for commercial purposes. Charging arrangements have been made for electric vehicles in the parking lot and solar energy panels have been installed on the roof of the building. The green energy generated through that will be used for the building.
Ministry of Home Affairs
2nd CCTNS Hackathon and Cyber Challenge 2020-21 of National Crime Records Bureau  Inaugurated
Mobile App:- “Locate Nearest Police Station” Launched
The inaugural function of the 2nd CCTNS Hackathon and Cyber Challenge 2020-21 of the National Crime Records Bureau  was held in New Delhi today. The Union Home Secretary presided over the function.The 2nd CCTNS Hackathon and Cyber Challenge 2020-21 is to enhance analysis and deepen understanding of police personnel. This hackathon is in continuation to the Hackathon & Cyber Challenge which concluded in March 2020. Police officials especially those from the cutting edge level, academia, industry, students and others are being invited to participate in the event to help improve existing IT applications as well as help identify new IT applications to improve the CCTNS eco system.
The Mobile App:- “Locate Nearest Police Station” was also launchedat the function.This App will help various users including women commuters, interstate travelers, domestic and foreign tourists etc. especially during any emergency and has the facility to dial 112. This can be downloaded from the master police portal, namely, digitalpolice.gov.in of the Ministry of Home Affairs .
This will add to other Central Citizen Services being provided by the NCRB such as “Missing Person Search”, “Generate Vehicle NOC”, Proclaimed Offenders Information” and various other services being provided by the State Citizen Police Portals. This is another step towards improving accessibility of the police to the citizen.
The Director of NCRB and senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs and NCRB were also present at the inaugural function, as well as senior Police Officers of States/Union Territories, and various other participants through the online platform.
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Special Service and Features
Union Ministers Parshottam Rupala, Dr L Murugan and V Muraleedharan visit Muthalappozhi harbour
Further course of action regarding report of expert group on Muthalappozhi will be taken after discussion with fishermen :Union Minister Parshottam Rupala
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Shri Parshottam Rupala said that all necessary steps will be taken to make the Muthalappozhi harbour in Thiruvananthapuram accident-free. The Minister was addressing the media after visiting Muthalappozhi harbour along with Union Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting & Fisheries Dr L Murugan and Minister of State for External Affairs Shri V Muraleedharan. Shri Rupala said that an expert team studying the cause of the accidents will submit a report soon. The minister also said that discussions will be held with the fishermen on the report. He also said that the report of the CWRPS team will be placed before those associated with the fisheries sector, people's representatives and the state government for discussion. Shri Rupala also added that a permanent solution can be reached soon. Union Minister of State Shri V Muraleedharan also said that the Centre had directed the Adani Vizhinjam port authorities to complete the dredging at Muthalapozhi to speed things up. Even though the Adani Group informed that the dredging could not be completed due to rain, strict instructions were given to remove the stone and sand immediately to expedite the resolution of the problem, the minister added.
Union Ministers also visited Vizhinjam Fish Landing Centre and Vizhinjam Central Marine Research Institute .
Union Ministers Shri Rupala and Dr L Murugan will begin the 8th Phase of Sagar Parikrama Yatra from Kanniyakumari from 31st August 2023.
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